To our beloved pet owners, everyone would agree that our pet is part of the family. Many Australians are now living in apartments located closer to the city. Keeping a happy pet in an apartment is important too. Here we offer some tips to keeping a happy pet. Apartment living There has been a growing trend in Australia, most notably in Melbourne. Apartment living has become popular...
The Australian property market has been seen to be one of the best forms of investment in the world. It has many laws in place to protect buyers, while quality control ensures the property is built with the correct standard to offer longevity. The Australian property market provides great opportunities. In the market insight we share some points why savvy Chinese investors buy property in...
Top things to do in Ballarat Ballarat is an old regional town 110kms from the Melbourne CBD. Once a country town that experienced a world renowned gold rush in the 1800s, Ballarat saw their population increase to approx. 50,000. In recent decades, many farms have been sold to build more housing estates, which will see Ballarat's population to increase to 144,000 by 2030, boasting the second largest...
If you are an existing landlord or tenant, you probably know what rental bond is. If you haven't, in this market insight we discuss what a rental bond is and how they are used. What is a rental bond? A rental bond is a payment the tenant makes when signing up for a rental property. If you want to rent a property most landlords will ask you to pay a rental bond before you move in. The rental bond is a...
Modern lifestyle has changed over the last two decades. Many younger adults are enjoying the lifestyle of inner city Melbourne. As their lives remain active, they are often choosing to occupy apartments. One of the most eye catching attractions is the ground courtyard. We are mow also seeing mature aged couples looking to downsize to an apartment. Mature aged people find apartments to be great as they...
When considering building a brand new house on a vacant block of land, you’ve probably come across the term, site costs. Those that have not, here we discuss what site costs are and what they include. When obtaining a build quote, it’s important to understand all of the costs required to build your dream home or investment property. A full turn-key build has become widely popular as the price is fixed...
A building inspector can provide confidence and peace of mind when buying a property off the plan. Even the best of builders require quality control. With today’s building practices, most supervisors oversee multiple jobs at the one time. It is recommended that regular stage inspections are carried out, so you have the peace of mind that your investment has been built in accordance with the requirements...
In selecting a front facade for a new house, we are spoiled for choice. We have shapes, sizes and colours that allow our home to have it's own identity. When choosing a front facade, its ideal to think ahead ensuring it doesn't get outdated or deteriorate in the future. Here are a list of ideas to think about in advance before selecting a front facade. Colour schemes There are many colour schemes to...
When buying a property, it's important to look at a number of items. One of those is understanding an easement on a property. Many people find it difficult to understand easements and the many legal problems that surround them. It is a complex area with some difficult terms and conditions. Here is some basic information to help. What is an easement? An easement is a section of land registered on your...
Top things to do in Abbotsford Abbotsford is one of the most popular suburbs in Melbourne. The streets have many beautiful heritage listed buildings that go back over one hundred years. Well suited to a young demographic appreciating the inner city lifestyle the suburb has to offer. You won't go wrong finding a social life. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Carlton...